NEW YORK – In response to federal prosecutors announcing charges against Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani released the following statement:
Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi have been charged with committing a heinous act of terrorism and proclaiming their allegiance to ISIS.
They should be held fully accountable for their actions.
We will continue to keep New Yorkers safe. We will not tolerate terrorism or violence in our city.
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